Watermelon and cucumber salad with marinated feta, Eatmore pea shoots, and fresh herbs.

Watermelon & Cucumber Salad with Marinated Feta

Contains:

  • Pea Shoots
  • Sunflower Greens

This Watermelon and Cucumber Salad with Marinated Feta is a refreshing summer salad bursting with sweet, savoury, and citrus flavours. Juicy watermelon, crisp cucumber, and feta marinated with za’atar, lemon, garlic, and herbs are topped with fresh Eatmore Pea Shoots or Sunflower Greens for added crunch. It’s the perfect side dish for barbecues or a light meal on warm days.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • Rind of one Lemon
  • 2 cloves of Garlic – thinly sliced
  • 2 Tbs Zartar
  • 1/2 tsp pink pepper corns
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • Freshly ground pepper to taste
  • Juice of one lemon
  • 3Tbs chopped parsley
  • 200gr Feta cheese cut in cubes (12)
  • 1 English Cucumber cut in cubes
  • 4-6 cups of seedless watermelon cut in cubes
  • 1 box of Eatmore Pea Shoots or Sunflower Greens
  • Grilled chicken or tofu (optional)

Directions

  1. Mix first 7 ingredients in a small saucepan and simmer for 10 minutes
  2. Let cool down to room temperature.
  3. Add the lemon juice and parsley to the marinade
  4. Pour over the Feta cheese cubes
  5. Let marinate in an airtight container for two hours on the counter or in the fridge overnight
  6. Place the Cucumber, Watermelon, and Feta cubes with the marinate into a large bowl.
  7. Mix gently and adjust seasoning.
  8. Top with 1 box of Eatmore Pea Shoots or Sunflower Greens
  9. Enjoy on its own or with some grilled chicken or tofu.